Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll board your ship and get settled into your stateroom in Paris. The city is yours to wander at your own pace, so head out whenever you're ready to see the Eiffel Tower, stroll down the Champs-Élysées, or spend time at the Louvre Museum. There's no set schedule for day one, so you can take it easy or jump right in.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Champs-Élysées
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Visit Louvre Museum
- Walk along riverside promenade
- Cross the city's bridges
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Louvre Museum - Day 2
Paris
Paris is decked out in Christmas lights and holiday decorations everywhere you look. Check out the festive window displays at Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, where you'll see animated holiday scenes and fairy tale setups. The whole city has that festive feel right now, so it's a good day to just walk around and soak it in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Shop Galeries Lafayette seasonal displays
- Shop Printemps seasonal displays
- Explore Christmas window displays
- Browse holiday markets and shops
Landmarks/POIs Galeries Lafayette Printemps - Day 3
Vernon
Your ship cruises through the Seine as it heads toward Normandy. You'll pass through Vernon with its cobblestone streets and half-timbered medieval houses, then keep sailing past apple orchards and Norman countryside. The ride itself is part of the experience here, with charming villages appearing along the riverbanks as you go.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Seine
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Explore Vernon's cobblestone streets
- Visit medieval half-timbered houses
- View ruins of old medieval bridge
- See remains of Château des Tourelles
- Discover historic abbeys on the riverbanks
Landmarks/POIs Château des Tourelles Medieval Bridge Ruins - Day 4
Caudebec-en-Caux
The ship arrives in Caudebec-en-Caux, a quiet town right along the Seine with traditional houses lining the water. Walk through and check out the Gothic-style Notre Dame church, which has detailed stone carvings and stained glass windows. Some of Normandy's oldest buildings are scattered around town if you want to see more history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Visit Notre Dame church
- Explore Maison des Templiers (12th-13th century)
- Visit 14th century old prison building
- Visit Abbey of St. Wandrille
Landmarks/POIs Notre Dame Church Maison des Templiers Abbey of St. Wandrille - Day 5
Rouen
Rouen has transformed for the Christmas season with twinkling lights and festive street performances throughout town. You can browse the pedestrianized Rue du Gros Horloge, try ice skating at Place du Vieux Marché, or head to the Christmas market at Cathedral Square with over 70 stalls selling holiday goods. There's a lot going on here during the season.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Explore Rue du Gros Horloge (Clock Street)
- Ice skating at Place du Vieux Marché
- Browse Christmas market at Cathedral Square
- Visit Fine Arts Museum at Square Verdrel
- Watch street performances in main squares
Landmarks/POIs Rue du Gros Horloge Place du Vieux Marché Cathedral Square Fine Arts Museum - Day 6
Les Andelys
In Les Andelys, the skyline is dominated by Château Gaillard, an imposing medieval fortress that Richard the Lionheart built back in 1196. Spend time walking around the fortress and exploring the town itself, which has deep spiritual roots connected to Sainte Clotilde and an old Benedictine monastery. The history here is substantial.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Visit Château Gaillard castle
- Explore the town of Les Andelys
- Learn about Sainte Clotilde Miraculous Spring
- Visit Benedictine monastery site
Landmarks/POIs Château Gaillard Sainte Clotilde Miraculous Spring - Day 7
Paris
You're back in Paris for the Christmas markets. Grab mulled wine and roasted chestnuts while browsing the Tuileries Garden market with its Ferris wheel, then head to Montmartre or the illuminated stalls around Hôtel de Ville for handcrafted gifts and holiday treats. There's a market atmosphere all over the city right now.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Browse Tuileries Garden Christmas market
- Ride the Tuileries Ferris wheel
- Shop Montmartre district for handcrafted gifts
- Explore Hôtel de Ville Christmas market
- Sample mulled wine and roasted chestnuts
- Taste cheese and chocolate specialties
Landmarks/POIs Tuileries Garden Montmartre Hôtel de Ville - Day 8
Paris
Spend your final morning at a Paris outdoor café, sipping coffee and watching the city wake up like a local would. After breakfast, head back to the ship and disembark to head home. It's a relaxed way to end the trip before you leave.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembark ship
Optional Activities
- Visit outdoor cafés
- Enjoy café au lait or kir royale
